Today there’s smooth sailing,
the water’s calm and still
it is such a gorgeous day . . .
to just sit back and chill.
Got nothing on my mind,
my heart seems to be at rest
my worries are but few
I am feeling at my best.
As I go about my morning,
I forget to say my prayers . . .
but, for now it seems okay
for I haven’t me many cares.
The sun outside shines brightly,
calling me to come and read
but, I leave my Bible on the table . . .
for I haven’t any pressing need.
Suddenly there comes a breeze,
stirring up the peaceful water
and I can almost hear God say . . .
don’t drift too far ~ My daughter!
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Therefore we ought to give
the more earnest heed to the
things which we have heard,
lest at any time we should
let them slip.
Public Domain
King James Version
Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka
June 3rd, 2021 at 2:00 PM
[…] ~ Smooth Sailing ~ […]
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August 9th, 2019 at 12:23 PM
Your poem eloquently reminds us to read and study God’s Word daily.
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August 11th, 2019 at 9:50 AM
Need to be careful these days . . . some many distractions that can cause one to drift! ~ Blessings ~
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August 9th, 2019 at 12:56 AM
Many are the times we feel this way, especially when the going is good. But we should never ignore God’s mercy call to stay close to Him & closer everyday.
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August 9th, 2019 at 8:51 AM
I have a lot of respect for the calm seas . . . as I know a storm can move in at any moment and I don’t want to caught in it adrift!
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August 9th, 2019 at 9:59 AM
True true. That’s why we have the reminder to stay alert.
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August 9th, 2019 at 11:05 AM
Amen!
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August 8th, 2019 at 5:45 PM
Reblogged this on Madison Elizabeth Baylis.
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August 9th, 2019 at 8:33 AM
Thank you Jeremy for blessing me with a reblog of my post 🙂 ~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
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August 8th, 2019 at 9:39 AM
Reblogged this on FOR THE LOVE OF GOD and commented:
I had to share this when I read it. Sister Deborah Ann has a lot going on in a simple sweet poem, but the MESSAGE! Do NOT neglect to commune with the Lord in the peace and calm!! I loved this!!
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August 9th, 2019 at 8:38 AM
Thank you Pastor Roland for blessing me with a reblog of my post 🙂 ~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
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August 8th, 2019 at 7:53 AM
Going to reblog this Friday Sis! AWESOME work, appears sweet and simple yet the message behind it Sis! God bless your day and be richly blessed, Sis!
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August 8th, 2019 at 8:43 AM
Thank you Roland this was something I experienced a few years ago . . . and it still hits home for me today! I pray your day too will be perfectly blessed by our Lord and Savior. ~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
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August 8th, 2019 at 2:11 AM
God bless your Thursday
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August 8th, 2019 at 7:36 AM
Aw, thank you Pastor Jim and I pray your day will be filled with God’s peace and grace!
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August 8th, 2019 at 9:48 AM
Wowthank you
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August 9th, 2019 at 8:36 AM
🙂
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August 9th, 2019 at 10:40 AM
I reviewed Francis Chan’s book on the Spirit a few years ago
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August 9th, 2019 at 11:08 AM
Oh, I will need to go look it up. I read it a long time ago and forgot so much about what he said. A review will help bring that back to remembrance I hope 🙂
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August 9th, 2019 at 12:25 PM
Here’s a link to my review: https://veritasdomain.wordpress.com/2012/07/09/review-forgotten-god-by-francis-chan/
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August 14th, 2019 at 10:31 AM
Thank you Pastor Jim . . . I will go and check it out!
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August 14th, 2019 at 10:37 AM
Aww thanks!
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August 14th, 2019 at 10:40 AM
🙂
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August 14th, 2019 at 10:56 AM
🤓
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August 7th, 2019 at 6:07 PM
Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
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August 11th, 2019 at 9:56 AM
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
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August 7th, 2019 at 5:10 PM
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
MY ANCHOR HOLDS…WITHIN THE VEIL!
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August 8th, 2019 at 8:39 AM
Thank you Jonathan for blessing me once again with a reblog of my post 🙂 Have a perfectly blessed day! ~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
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August 8th, 2019 at 9:04 AM
Thank you! May His Name be praised!
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August 9th, 2019 at 8:37 AM
Amen!
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August 7th, 2019 at 5:02 PM
Powerful.
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August 8th, 2019 at 7:50 AM
Thank you . . . just one of those “aha” moments I had some years ago!
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